A Definitive Ranking of the Best Greek Yogurts

It's got an uber-rich texture and almost twice as much protein as regular yogurt — but not all versions of this tangy treat are created equal, even after being doctored with fruit and granola. Meet the winners of our taste test.

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How We Screened

How We Screened

For starters, we just looked at Greek yogurt. It's naturally lower in sugar and higher in protein than regular yogurt. Each had to contain a minimum of five strains of "live and active cultures" in the ingredients list, which ensured a wider range and adequate amount of probiotics, the gut-friendly bacteria linked to lowering your risk of chronic disease and boosting immune function. Finally, all were unflavored and contained no added sugar (you can sweeten on your own with fruit, nuts, seeds and cereals).

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#6: Chobani Greek Whole Milk Yogurt

#6: Chobani Greek Whole Milk Yogurt

Talk about richness! When it comes to breakfast decadence, this whole milk Greek yogurt from Chobani takes the cake. "Buttery … but good buttery," commented one participant. "But it's just a little too tart, almost like sour cream," said another. Look to it to stand up to hearty granola or serve as a healthy mayo-alternative in your next dip recipe.

How We Screened

For starters, we just looked at Greek yogurt. It's naturally lower in sugar and higher in protein than regular yogurt. Each had to contain a minimum of five strains of "live and active cultures" in the ingredients list, which ensured a wider range and adequate amount of probiotics, the gut-friendly bacteria linked to lowering your risk of chronic disease and boosting immune function. Finally, all were unflavored and contained no added sugar (you can sweeten on your own with fruit, nuts, seeds and cereals).

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#6: Chobani Greek Whole Milk Yogurt

Talk about richness! When it comes to breakfast decadence, this whole milk Greek yogurt from Chobani takes the cake. "Buttery … but good buttery," commented one participant. "But it's just a little too tart, almost like sour cream," said another. Look to it to stand up to hearty granola or serve as a healthy mayo-alternative in your next dip recipe.

#5: Fage Total 0%

If you like mega-thick Greek yogurt, check out Fage Total 0%. Nearly every taster raved about the "fresh and creamy" flavor — but some were overwhelmed by its texture. "It's rounded, not too tart, but definitely a bit on the chalky side," said one.

#3: Stonyfield Organic Greek Plain 0% Fat Yogurt

Tasters loved the "next-level creaminess" and smooth texture of this non-fat offering from Stonyfield Organic. It's a smart option if you're new to the Greek yogurt aisle — several participants commented that it was less thick and tart than other contenders, and one questioned whether or not it was actually a regular (non-Greek) yogurt.

#2: Siggi's Icelandic Skyr 0%

If you're a diehard Greek yogurt fan, check out skyr – it's the Icelandic version that's often even thicker. "Love the crazy creaminess — it's sooo smooth," said one. Some Greek yogurt newbies did find the texture to be overwhelming: "It's so seriously tangy, it reminds me of cream cheese or sour cream!" commented another. "A bit too bitter but I'd like it with toppings."

#1: Fage Total 2%

Fage Total 2% reigned supreme in our taste test, earning top ratings for its smooth, rich texture and not-too-tart flavor. "This tastes exactly like what Greek yogurt should taste like. Creamy and balanced, without any bitterness," said one taster. "Yum – it's so airy and fluffy, almost like it's whipped!" raved another.